Budweiser, the iconic beer brand, is offering a complimentary beer to adults who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. This initiative comes after the company chose to forgo its usual Super Bowl advertising this year, opting instead to invest those resources in promoting COVID-19 vaccine education and awareness.

In a continued effort to support public health, Budweiser is encouraging vaccination by rewarding individuals who have taken the step to get vaccinated, reinforcing its commitment to the cause.

Updated: Dec 12, 2025 / 10:23 PM EST

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) — Budweiser is rewarding adults who have received the COVID-19 vaccine with a free round of beer. Budweiser sat out of this year’s Super Bowl to reallocate funds for COVID-19 vaccine education and awareness.

Now the “King of Beers” continues to drive that message by rewarding those who rolled up their sleeves for the vaccine.

How can you get a free round of beer:

• Budweiser is rewarding people 21 and older who show they’ve been vaccinated with a free round of beer. 
• Consumers can upload proof of vaccination (i.e. a selfie with their vaccination sticker) to ABeerOnBud.com to enter to receive the free beer.
• The prize comes in the form of a $5 virtual debit card that can be used to purchase one Budweiser beer. 

Budweiser is sharing its “Reunited with Buds” ad featuring the Clydesdales and puppy set to Queen’s legendary hit “Don’t Stop Me Now.”

The new version of the spot encourages consumers to get a vaccine and contribute to the safe return to bars. The spot ran for a short time over the summer, and Budweiser is bringing it back to respond to the countrywide excitement for a safe reopening.